Tocilizumab for COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The effective treatment modalities for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are needed. As the primary cause of mortality is a hyperinflammatory state, the interleukin-6 antagonist tocilizumab has been used in multiple clinical studies. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to...
Main Authors: | Tarun Krishna Boppana, Saurabh Mittal, Karan Madan, Anant Mohan, Vijay Hadda, Randeep Guleria |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2022-02-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/2136 |
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